How Do You Hook Up Outside Motion Detection Lights?
A common occurrence with homeowners is pulling into the driveway after sundown with no outside lights and faced with a dark walk to the front door. Motion detecting lights are insurance against that scenario. Existing lights can be rigged with sensors to pick up motion and illuminate the pathway, or a homeowner may choose to install new lights with security enhancements. Motion sensors can also stop burglars and vandals in their tracks when they approach the home. Careful positioning of the lights should keep them from coming on inadvertently by passing dogs, cars and wind-blown leaves. Consider mounting lights to illuminate common routes around your house such as the driveway and doorways. Illuminate stairways, pools and other dangerous spots. For added security place lights around fences, trees, bushes and places on your property with deep shadows. Keep in mind that lights should be between six and 10 feet above the ground. Turn off the power to the lights at the main breaker box. Do
